Edu Gaspar Confident that Neymar Will Be Fit for Anfield Friendly

Brazil’s selection co-ordinator Edu Gaspar is confident that Neymar will be fit for the Seleção’s friendly against Croatia at Anfield on 3 rd June. Neymar has been out with a foot injury since February.

But former Gunners midfielder Edu says his recovery is going to plan and Neymar should be able to take the field on Merseyside, “Neymar has been in touch with Tite for the last three months.

“His level goes up gradually, without exaggerated pressure on his performance. He has spoken with Tite about doing his preparation well, not to put unnecessary pressure on himself.

&quot;Neymar is going to follow a protocol, which he was doing at PSG, now we will go into the physical and technical part. Talking to the coaches, they&#39;re pretty optimistic about Neymar.

“Rodrigo Lasmar (Brazil’s physio) is also confident of the use of Neymar already in the friendly of 3 rd Junee. Therefore, this information gives us optimism that Neymar will be 100% for the opening game on June 17.”